Georgia SEC Whistleblower Attorneys

If you have information regarding federal securities violations like market manipulation, Ponzi schemes, stockbroker misconduct, non-compliant reporting systems, or others, the Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David Chase have the skills to help you submit a tip as a whistleblower. We represent individuals in Georgia, nationwide, and abroad to the SEC Office of the Whistleblower. Having teamed up with a former SEC Enforcement attorney, we know how the Commission investigates and how to increase the chance of having your tip investigated for you to gain the largest award.

When the Commission conducts a successful enforcement action resulting in at least $1 million, whistleblowers can be awarded 10 to 30 percent. However, just because you submit a tip doesn’t mean the SEC will initiate an investigation—the Commission maintains strict rules to assess eligibility. Retaining an experienced team of whistleblower attorneys is essential if you want to boost your chances for SEC enforcement and protect your anonymity and compensation.

Since the program’s inception in 2011, the SEC has offered incentives for potential whistleblowers to come forward, leading to more successful enforcement actions than ever before. In the last few years, the dollar amounts of the rewards have reached into the nine-figure range. For instance, between 2020 and 2023, the record was broken twice—$114 million and $279 million, respectively.  With changes in its whistleblower program in FY 2022, though, the SEC is raising the potential for financial awards. Those coming forward with information about federal securities violations will now be paid, even if it’s for a non-SEC enforcement action. Moreover, the Commission may increase an award related to the dollar amount of the enforcement actions, but they can’t lower it.

SEC whistleblowers in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, and elsewhere in Georgia who want to maximize their compensation should be aware that the Commission has established guidelines for the information they need. To be eligible for awards after successful enforcement actions, individuals must provide the following:

• Timely information: Potential whistleblowers must submit a tip before the SEC knows about allegations in any depth. Individuals must come forward before the Commission is involved.
• Significant information: While knowledge of any SEC violation can lead to financial compensation, the amount depends on its impact. The more in-depth and extensive the whistleblower’s information, the higher the potential award.
• Original information: The Commission needs first-hand information from whistleblowers to pursue enforcement action for securities violations. Although reporting allegations internally isn’t mandatory, the award percentage may be increased.

If you believe you have timely, significant, and original information regarding Georgia securities violations, our SEC whistleblower attorneys are here to assist you. We can help you understand what the Commission needs for an enforcement action and how to secure compensation.

There are numerous kinds of securities violations, from accounting fraud by publicly traded companies and broker-dealer misconduct to foreign bribery and FCPA violations. There could be others an experienced SEC whistleblower attorney may recognize in your tip, including:

• Unregistered or fraudulent securities offerings
• Ponzi schemes
• Stock market manipulation
• Insider trading
• Inadequate reporting systems
• Commodities fraud
• Futures fraud
• EB-5 investment fraud
• Hedge fund fraud
• Investment adviser fraud

Even though the potential financial awards may sound worthwhile, becoming a Georgia SEC whistleblower can be challenging and stressful, especially for those wishing to go at it alone. It’s not unheard of for whistleblowers to experience retaliation from employers, and with the narrow eligibility guidelines, the SEC may fail to pursue your tip. Despite the risks, you can remain confident in pursuing justice and compensation with our team.

Our SEC whistleblower attorneys have created a strategic alliance to represent SEC whistleblowers like you. We have years of experience representing whistleblowers in major metropolitan areas like Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, and others throughout Georgia. Coupled with an SEC Enforcement lawyer on our team, we understand what the federal government seeks in uncovering violations and how the SEC Whistleblower Program affects you.

If you’re an employee or company insider with knowledge of securities violations, get in touch with our offices today. Our whistleblowers law firm understands what the SEC seeks to uncover violations, including how Georgia SEC whistleblowers can maximize their potential awards.

For a free, confidential consultation with a top SEC whistleblower attorney and to become a Georgia SEC whistleblower, contact Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David Chase by email or call us today at (800) 975-4345.